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KN05 VFG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,457 mi
Last recorded45,457 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 45,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on tread and getting slightly low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 43,678 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split and leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on tread and getting slightly low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,802 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front Offside rear Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 Aug 2023 41,784 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury filler flap damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front Offside rear Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 38,185 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 38,085 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 37,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,552 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2017 36,488 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 35,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,231 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 31,432 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,040 miles

offside and nearside fronmt and rear brake pads worn

Fail 1 May 2012 30,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside fronmt and rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,055 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 21,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KN05 VFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KN05 VFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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